PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR - 48008015

State of Florida • Saint Augustine, FL

2d

About The Position

The incumbent of this position serves as the Coordinator/Dispatcher for the Off-Campus Classes (OCC) and Work Program in addition to serving as the department liaison/communication coordinator to all schools and boarding programs for reporting and resolving day bus discipline reports or issues. Supervises and monitors student behavior on FSDB school buses and documents positive and negative behavior through the use of Incident Reports, and Transportation Reports, etc. and incorporate these reports into the behavior management systems. Utilizes established policies and procedures to ensure that the educational needs, social needs, and safety of the students are met. Communicates with schools and dorms as needed on resolution of discipline referrals or other behavior issues. Manages state vehicle requests and assigns fleet accordingly; conducts monthly usage analysis on each unit to determine its utilization and schedules units to maximize use. Coordinates staff driver's license verification using the DAVID System and serves as the lead user; maintains documentation audit log and program procedures. Transport student luggage from dormitories to bus loading area per student home going. Coordinates the OCC and work program; schedules routes, assigns drivers, maintains student attendance and communication with schools and work program supervisors. Performs other related Transportation Department duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Transportation or his/her designee. This includes, but not limited to, monitoring student behavior, communicate with parents (both thru mailing and by phone), maintain and updating Day Bus Route Books, receive and issue Transportation Authorizations on student bus changes and receive and assign vehicle and bus transportation request. Serves as the primary back-up for the Day Bus Coordinator, Public Transportation Specialist, and the Public Transportation Coordinator (SHOW). Develops and presents chaperone training topics for both FTE and OPS Staff; conducts annual chaperone school bus evacuations and dexterity tests for current staff and applicants. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to verbally communicate by use of a cellular phone/radio
• Knowledge of the techniques and methods for helping others
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including the use of e-mail and Microsoft applications
• Ability to work a varied shift including weekends and evenings
• Ability to account for and keep track of assigned students
• Ability to visually track the activities of students
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff and co-workers
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, staff and co-workers
• Ability to communicate utilizing basic sighted techniques and/or expressive/receptive communication skills
• Ability to administer medications under supervision
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of work constantly to move objects
• Ability to ascend or descend, stairs, ramps, and the like
• Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Ability to stand for sustained period of time
• Ability to raise objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Visual requirement equal that of a minimum standard based on the criteria of accuracy and neatness of work which deals largely with preparing or analyzing data and figures
• Ability to maintain a valid state of Florida driver's license and meet FSDB requirements to operate a state vehicle according to the Transportation Policy; Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired in CPR and CPI
• Ability to obtain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in training, education, staff development, personnel or an agency program area or A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience or A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.
• Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Coordinator/Dispatcher for the Off-Campus Classes (OCC) and Work Program.
• Serves as the department liaison/communication coordinator to all schools and boarding programs for reporting and resolving day bus discipline reports or issues.
• Supervises and monitors student behavior on FSDB school buses and documents positive and negative behavior through the use of Incident Reports, and Transportation Reports, etc. and incorporate these reports into the behavior management systems.
• Manages state vehicle requests and assigns fleet accordingly; conducts monthly usage analysis on each unit to determine its utilization and schedules units to maximize use.
• Coordinates staff driver's license verification using the DAVID System and serves as the lead user; maintains documentation audit log and program procedures.
• Coordinates the OCC and work program; schedules routes, assigns drivers, maintains student attendance and communication with schools and work program supervisors.
• Performs other related Transportation Department duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Transportation or his/her designee.
• Serves as the primary back-up for the Day Bus Coordinator, Public Transportation Specialist, and the Public Transportation Coordinator (SHOW).
• Develops and presents chaperone training topics for both FTE and OPS Staff; conducts annual chaperone school bus evacuations and dexterity tests for current staff and applicants.

Benefits

• Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
• Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.
• Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
• Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more.
• Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
• Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.
• Biweekly accrual up to four (4) hours of sick leave and annual leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees